Special Info. for our Students

Psychology is a diverse science. Each psychologist on the faculty
has his or her own research interests. The common thread is that we
are all concerned with the study of behavior: how we think, feel,
and act. Behavior is complex, varied, and dynamic. It is
fascinating. This is true whether we are interested in the mating
behavior of fruit flies, the motivations of managers, or the
responses of individuals to different stressors.

The fact that psychologists (usually) use a scientific approach
means that psychology students become familiar with rational and
rigorous methods of developing ideas, gathering and communicating
information, and making decisions. These are the basic skills of
the discipline, and skills that are greatly in demand in the job
market.

A bachelor's degree in psychology allows entry into the job
market in a variety of directions. Most management training
programs are anxious to recruit liberal arts majors. Many
human services agencies hire bachelor degree recipients as entry
level personnel. Many psychology majors use their background to
enter positions in human resource development or in advertising
and marketing. Some majors go on to professional schools to
study law, for example.

A bachelor's degree in psychology will not prepare you to be a
Psychologist. Individuals who can call themselves "Psychologist"
and are trained to provide treatment for emotional disturbances
must do graduate work which is typically four or more years beyond
the bachelor's degree. If you want to teach at the college level,
graduate training is generally required.

Our psychology major is flexible and designed to meet the needs
of students with different backgrounds and different career goals.
Work closely with your academic advisor to develop a career plan
that best meets your current and future goals.